Valiopt AI vs. Shopify Inbox

Automating customer interactions: how Valiopt reduces repetitive support tasks compared to Shopify Inbox

FAQs

Valiopt AI

Answers any natural language question with data from your knowledge base

Shopify Inbox

Set up predefined "instant answers" which show up in a clunky list

Workflow automation

Valiopt AI

Execute custom workflows end to end: returns, warranties, subscription modifications, digital content, and more

Shopify Inbox

Only supports order tracking

Support handoff

Valiopt AI

Flag conversations that need followup, or integrate directly with your Helpdesk software

Shopify Inbox

Followups via separate inbox product

Interface

Valiopt AI

No roadblocks; just start chatting

Shopify Inbox

Form entry with contact info required, resulting in drop off

Context

Valiopt AI

Uses the page a user is on, what's in their cart, their profile, and more

Shopify Inbox

Not supported

Product recommendations

Valiopt AI

Can access your full product catalog and recommend items

Shopify Inbox

Not supported

Customization

Valiopt AI

Custom styling, workflows, and more

Shopify Inbox

Limited theme customizations

Valiopt
Valiopt AI handling a customer question

Reads your store's pages and answers questions directly

Shopify Inbox
Shopify Inbox handling a customer question

Set up pre-defined 'instant answers' that make it hard to find what you're looking for

Valiopt
Valiopt AI handling a return

Handles returns end to end

Shopify Inbox
Shopify Inbox handling a return

Requires a human in the loop

Notes

This page highlights typical capabilities. Exact configurations can vary. If you have a specific workflow in mind, we can tailor Valiopt to match your needs.

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